Page 3 - Test Results
Our test configurations are as follows:
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K @ 3.5GHz (Stock Settings)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD5 TH
RAM: Patriot Viper 4 PC4-22400 16GB (2x8GB)
Graphics: Zotac AMP! GTX 960 4GB
Chassis: Fractal Design Define R4 (Window version)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 460 240GB; Western Digital Blue SSHD WD40E31X 4TB
Power: SilverStone Strider Gold S ST75F-GS V2.0 750W
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional x64
Compared hardware:
- CRYORIG R1 Universal
- Intel Stock
All tests were run in our custom built computer to best reflect real life performance. The computer remained in the same place and room throughout all tests. The ambient temperature in the room was around 21c. The thermal paste applied to each cooler was stock respective to their manufacturer's to rate its performance; all pastes had sufficient time for them to settle. The fans on all heatsinks were connected to the same motherboard 4-pin connector. The test computer was turned on and idling for at least one hour for the idling tests. High CPU load results were obtained using the Prime95 in place large FFTs test with four worker threads for a minimum of fifteen minutes, and recorded when the temperature was deemed stable.
For a simple comparison here, we decided to use an Intel Stock cooler to compare against our CRYORIG R1 Universal. Just a small note: The K series of processors do not come with a heatsink, so our Intel stock cooler was taken from an Intel Core i5-6500. As you can see in our idle results above, the Intel Core i5-6600K runs fairly cool, even with the stock cooler, at 26c. However, the CRYORIG R1 Universal runs even cooler at a shockingly low 22c. It certainly shows just how heat efficient the i5-6600K is when idling. The 4c difference is quite significant, given how most air coolers only run a couple of Celsius cooler than one another in idle tests. To put it in perspective, previous idle tests we have done here at APH Networks shows only about a 3c difference between the Intel stock cooler to some of the best air based coolers.
Our load test paints a better picture for us to look at. We can see how the CPU runs at around 86c with the stock heatsink/fan, which is one of the reasons the K series of processors do not come with factory coolers at all. Most users who end up buying the K series of processors will choose to overclock, and the stock cooler is usually replaced -- on top of saving some money and reducing packaging, of course. Let us just say outside of our tests, one should not be using the stock Intel heatsink on the Core i5-6600K, as it just is not up to the task. Looking at the CRYORIG R1 Universal, we see a much lower temperature at 52c. There is a 34c difference between the stock cooler and the R1 Universal, which is a significant reduction in temperature and compared to most other heatsinks. We can say 52c at full load is very low, and among the lowest range of temperatures for air coolers. Again looking back at previous tests, with an Intel stock cooler, you are looking at around 80c for the CPU, while better performing air coolers get it down to the mid 50c range. This places the CRYORIG R1 Universal among the best air coolers in the market today.
For most users, a quiet PC is very important. In my case, I do listen to music and play games using over-the-ear headphones. It is annoying to say the least to have outside interference disturb you from your immersive experience, even more so if it comes from your PC. Using a scale between 0 and 10, where 0 is silent and 10 is a jet taking off, I would rate the CRYORIG R1 Universal at 4.5/10 acoustically with the fans running at full speed. This is very similar to most low noise cooling fans I have used and heard in the past. The majority of the noise comes from the thinner XT140 fan running at maximum RPM, but there will be very few times where your CPU will be under such loads. On the other hand, most of the time, your fans under idle or nominal loads will be nearly inaudible, as there are no distinct turbulence or other noises to be heard from the CRYORIG R1 Universal. Chances are, your other component fans will be running louder than the CRYORIG R1 Universal. It would be interesting to see how the CRYORIG R1 Ultimate fares in the listening test, as it uses two XF140 fans instead of the thinner XT140.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. Physical Look - Hardware; Installation
3. Test Results
4. Conclusion
